Digital Substation

Control and Automation Systems

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INDEX

1. Arteche Group | 4

2. An expert in power system protection, control and automation | 5

3. saTECH - Digital substation automation system |6

›› Resilient systems for critical applications
›› Flexibility and scalability
›› Take your grid under control
›› Minimize your CAPEX

4. saTECH - Product range |9

5. saTECH SynchroStar: Precise time sync for substation environment | 10

6. Substation level | 11
›› saTECH SET - Substation Engineering Tools
›› saTECH CNF - IEC 61850 IED configuration tool
›› saTECH HMI – SCADA runtime
›› saTECH SCU – Substation Control Unit

7. Bay Level | 14
›› saTECH BCU series – Bay Control Units

8. Process bus level | 15

›› saTECH RIO - High density Remote Input Output terminal
›› SDO - Digital Measurement Solution

9. Protection, control and Automation engineering services | 18

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1. Arteche Group
ARTECHE Group’s business is focused on providing equipment,
applications and solutions for the electricity sector worldwide.
+65
In power generation, transmission, distribution and industry, years of experience
the group has become a key player in the search for answers
to new challenges. A position maintained by a deep knowledge
of the different international electricity systems, efficient client-
+150
oriented organization and remarkable investment in research and countries with equipment in operation
317.6
development. This is shown by over 50% increase in the brand
references in the past five years.
million € in orders - 2012
ARTECHE’s strategy over the last years made our group a symbol
of reliability, quality and trust, both in solutions and in corporate
relations.
2.77%
of sales invested in R+D - 2012
Corporate alliances have taken a key role in ARTECHE’s history,
becoming and asset which has contributed to our international
+2,300
growth and to the development of innovative solutions. personnel at your service

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2. An expert in power system
protection, control and automation

Arteche has a deep experience in power protection, control and

automation fields with more than 250 HV substation automation
systems in operation only in Spain and more than 20,000
intelligent devices installed around the world.
+30
Years of expertise in control and automation
This expertise has provided us an in-depth knowledge of different
system topologies, control strategies and communication
protocols, with hundreds of projects successfully executed during
+250
more than 30 years. Arteche is now one of the market leaders in Power substations
interoperability, system integration and multi-vendor solutions
for TSOs in some countries. +20,000
Control devices in operation
Combining state of the art digital platforms and our deep Global Service, Local Presence
knowledge in all electrical engineering fields, we provide
protection, automation and communication solutions for real USA, Mexico, Brazil, Europe
time operation of all kind of substations under open standards,
using our own proven substation-grade hardware and software
technology.

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3. saTECH - DIGITAL SUBSTATION
AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Conceived under a philosophy of native IEC 61850 and taking
advantage of other open standards, saTECH product range is a
fully digital automation, control and monitoring platform to operate
substations secure and efficiently.

An open, flexible and scalable solution that helps to design and

deploy new power control systems and retrofit existing ones,
integrating old serialized IEDs into a modern digital control system
throughout different standard protocols.

Resilient systems for critical applications

›› Robust hardware: Specially designed for HV substation
environment, our saTECH Substation Automation devices make
up a mission critical platform to keep your power grid under
control also in most demanding situations.

›› Redundancy: All of our devices have full redundancy, hot standby

capabilities and can be employed to self-heal the protection and
control system. In case of unavailability of an IED, the system
switches to backup terminal without affecting the system
operation.

›› Cyber security: saTECH range has been developed with

cybersecurity in mind from scratch.

›› Self-healing:In case of internal hardware fault or program

error saTECH devices activates his self-reliant characteristics,
recovering themselves autonomously when possible.

Flexibility and scalability for new substations and

retrofit projects
›› Flexibilityto deploy advanced control strategies: Implement
new functionalities getting the most of new communication and
interoperability capabilities implemented in state of the art IED,
like IEC 61131 visual logic programming or goose messaging.

›› Powerful gateway capabilities: Up to 9 independent WAN ports

to communicate with operation centres and other substations
using different telecontrol protocols. Integrate legacy IEDs into
an IEC-61850 using standard protocols (IEC-61850, DNP, IEC
60870-5-101/103/104, Modbus and others).

›› Modularity: Wide range of hardware configurations fitting each

solution to the control philosophy of different operators. saTECH
gives flexibility to meet different installation requirements using
the same proven and scalable platform.

›› Scalability: IEC-61850 User oriented engineering tools with

reusable libraries to ease system maintenance and retrofit works,
key to future proof your investment. The engineering software
also help your engineers to get updated the system engineering
documentation.

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Take your grid under control

›› Smart monitoring: The extensive system diagnostic capability

ensures a high level of availability of each monitored asset,
pinpointing and alarming in real time any event or performance
degradation.

›› Predictive maintenance: saTECH closely monitors all

substation assets in terms of operational conditions, effective
load capacity and health indicators avoiding unplanned
outages and emergency associated repair costs.

›› Remote management: Full featured remote control and

monitoring functions allowing remote supervision, operation
and maintenance, including a web based SCADA viewer.

Minimize your CAPEX

›› Simplified engineering process: Manage system configuration

through IEC-61850 engineering tools based on SCD files. Take
advantage of quickly autogenerated HMIs screens from SCD
files that can be adapted easily to your preferences using a
powerful GUI. A user oriented interface and reusable libraries
help to minimize engineering time.

›› Reduced copper wiring usage: saTECH distributed I/O devices

enables the conversion of copper I/Os signal into digital
data over fiberoptics near to the primary devices, reducing
the overall cost of the installation, improving security and
simplifying the commissioning and testing tasks.

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More than 30 years of
expertise developing
reliable solutions for power
system automation.

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4. saTECH PRODUCT RANGE
saTECH SynchroStar saTECH HMI saTECH SCU saTECH SET
Precise time sync Local SCADA interface. Substation Control Unit. Substation Engineering
for substation s a T E C H

HM I
tools.
environments.

saTECH BCU saTECH RIO

Bay Control Unit. Distributed Control
Unit.

SDO MU Merging Unit SDO ICT Optical Sensor

Transmit values of current and Faraday effect interferometric
voltage from CT/VT and NCCT under current sensor for HV/UHV lines
IEC 61850-9-2 LE

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5. saTECH SynchroStar: Precise time
sync for substation environment
saTECH SynchroStar GPS is a high precision clock for the most
critical industrial and substation applications. It uses reference signal
from GPS (Global Positioning System) and wide variety of outputs
and time coding standards.

Designed with high a quality oscillator, the device is characterized

by superior frequency stability and improved holdover performance
that allows maintaining high accuracy internal clock even when the
GPS is disconnected or when satellite signal is not available over
›› saTECH SynchroStar GPS
extended periods of time.

Built on Arteche long history and expertise in substation automation,

saTECH SynchroStar software can optionally include IEC 61850
stack and data modelling allowing the device to be seamlessly
integrated into an IEC 61850 based SAS. Clock parameters are
modelled according to IEC 61850 and presented in the form of
standard Logical Nodes that can be accessed via communications
network.

Two optional devices (TX and RX) allow cascade time signal
distribution to IEDs located in the substation through both
fiberoptics or IRIG-B, enhancing diagnosis and forensic substation
datamining.

›› saTECH SynchroStar GPS application using cascade topology.

›› saTECH SynchroStar GPS rear view

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6. Substation level
saTECH SET- Substation Engineering Tools

saTECH SET is a substation automation engineering tool based on

System Specification Language defined in IEC 61850 Part 6. It is a
User friendly workstation software that simplifies the engineering
process, reducing related cost in substation automation projects.

Based on SCL files, saTECH SET can manage SSD, SCD, ICD and
CID files. It is a standard system configuration software with
advanced functionalities to enhance substation engineering. An
overview of its key features:

›› Extensions to automate the load of CID files (Configured IED

Description) into each device through the local area network,
in a multi-vendor environment. This single tool can configure
all the system architecture, including HMI, SCUs, BCUs, and
other IED`s.

›› A graphical and textual programmable logic editors, based on

IEC-61131-3 programming language, allow an ease configuration
of interlocking as well as any other bay or substation level
automation task.

›› Full featured HMI screens editor to design custom views like

single line diagrams, IED, bay and substation level views,
network topology, instant measures, events or alarms.

›› Monitor device status in real time.

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saTECH CNF- IEC 61850 IED configuration tool

saTECH CNF is a user friendly IED configuration tool freely

distributed with all our saTECH devices. Based on IED Capability
Description (ICD), saTECH CNF gives support to generate
Configured IED Description (CID) files:

›› A graphical and textual programmable logic editors, based on

IEC-61131-3

›› Screen editor to design custom views loadable to the device

for local monitoring and control: like single line diagrams, bay
level views, instant measures, asset status, events or alarms.

›› Monitor device status in real time.

saTECH HMI –SCADA runtime

saTECH HMI is a SCADA/HMI multiplatform software for

substations monitoring and control systems. Based on SCL files,
saTECH HMI offers a powerful graphical user interface to operate
the entire substation from a single point in real time: single line
diagrams, bay level views, instantaneous measures, event logs,
alarm screens, local commands with security features or primary
devices status.
It can be implemented in different topologies, retrieving
information from a SCU or from bay level IEDs. With multiprotocol
support, saTECH HMI provides flexibility to integrate existing IED
in retrofit projects.
For data mining, preventive maintenance and Forensic tasks
saTECH HMI gives analytical information like trending graphs
from IEDs, binary or analog data sources.
saTECH HMI serves high resolution screens and elements
sustained on vectors with zoom capabilities. Additional interfaces
can be added, including web based access.

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saTECH SCU –Substation Control Unit

saTECH SCU is the entire substation monitoring and control

unit of saTECH platform. It has a redundant enabled modular
architecture that offers a high performance, flexibility and
scalability to meet each installation requirements. Its key features
are:

›› A substation grade device designed for extreme conditions,

without mobile parts.

›› Enhanced WAN/LAN communication capabilities.

Level 3: Control center
›› Substation level logic processor based on IEC 61131-3. ›› IEC 60870-5-101
›› Capable to manage communication with hundreds of IED
›› IEC 60870-5-104
simultaneously. ›› DNP3/TCP,DNP3/Serie
Level 2: Substation
›› Hot-standby redundancy architectures with database
Physical interfaces
synchronization to maximize reliability. ››9 x Ethernet 100BaseTX

›› Multi-vendor support. ›› 16 x RS232 or RS485/RS422 serial ports

›› 2 x USB IRIG-B ports
›› Optional protocol gateway. ›› Up to 64 DI and 32 DO
Level 1: Bay
›› Integrated cyber security features: embedded firewall,
›› IEC 61850 Server/Client
password encryption.
›› GOOSE Server/Client
›› Optional local SCADA/HMI. ›› DNP3-Serie, Modbus/RTU
›› IEC 60870-5-101
›› IEC 60870-5-103
›› IEC 60870-5-104
›› SAP20
›› Other protocols upon request

›› saTECH SCU as gateway. ›› saTECH

SCU as dual substation controller, dual HMI and
communication with remote control room.

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7. Bay Level
saTECH BCU series – Bay Control Units

Our substation grade saTECH BCU series is a bay data acquisition

and control IED with a high density of inputs and outputs, capable
to manage a full featured 500kV bay.

With native IEC 61850 stack and multiprotocol support , saTECH

BCU enables different kind of migration strategies to digital
substation, integrating legacy devices using serial or Ethernet
protocols into a fully digital system.

saTECH BCU offers a modular hardware configuration to meet ›› saTECH BCU 3U

I/Os requirement of each installation, providing the following key
features:

›› Hardware design without mobile parts.

›› Solid state storage.
›› NVSRAM memory, rated from -40° to +85°C.
›› From 2Us up to 5Us 19-inch rack-mount form enclosures to
meet the input/output requirements of each.
›› IEC-61131 bay level programmable logic processor.
›› Embedded cyber security features including encryption,
advanced user authentication, integrated firewall and secure
communication protocols (HTTPS, SFTP, SSH). ›› saTECH BCU 2U
›› Optionally a high resolution touch screen allows local monitor
and operation, with customizable screens like single line
diagram, alarm list, instant measures or primary device status.
›› Ease of configuration and SCADA integration allowing multiple
simultaneous connections.

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8. Process bus level
saTECH RIO - Distributed Control Unit

Installed near to primary assets, saTECH RIO is an intelligent

control and data acquisition device specially designed to manage
breakers and switchgear installed in switchyard. As a process
bus device, helps to digitalize copper wiring reducing overall
installation cost and enhancing monitoring and control functions.
Its key features are:
›› Analog I/Os signals acquisition and conversion to digital format
using GOOSE messaging, in compliance with IEC 61850-8-1.
›› Open and close command through fiberoptics with status
monitoring capabilities.
›› Ruggedized for substation field environment, with an enhanced
EMI behaviour.
›› Minimize data errors related with electromagnetic interferences.
›› Enhance local operator safety due to the elimination of
hazardous voltages pathways from primary devices.
›› A IEC-61850 cost-effective distributed RTU.

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SDO OCT - Optical Current Transformer

The SDO OCT Optical Current Transformer is a highly accurate current

measurement transformer for high voltage systems, based on a fully
passive optical transducer (The SDO ICT). The SDO OCT provides a digital
measurement solution for metering and protection applications in the next
generation of high voltage digital substations.

ARTECHE SDO OCT uses the most advanced fiber sensing technology
based on a patented technique (NIMI) that allows construction of passive
interferometric transducers.

The SDO MU is an integral part of the optical instrument transformer.

It performs all the necessary signal processing and analogue to digital
conversion. It samples the measured values according to frequencies specified
in IEC 61850-9-2LE and IEC 61869 standards.

Then it synchronizes and merges the current and voltage channels before
encoding the output signal to the digital format of Sampled Values (SV) and
streams it via redundant Ethernet ports to the Process Bus network.

SDO ICT - Passive optical in-line current transducer.

›› Fully passive current transducer based on optical fiber. No

power supply required in the switchyard.
›› Full galvanic insulation.
›› No risk of open secondary’s.
›› Maintenance free.
›› Reduced dimensions for an optimized substation footprint
and easy retrofit integration.
›› IEC Class 0.2 accuracy and full linearity over an unlimited
dynamic range.
›› SDO ICT
›› Single transducer both for metering and for protection
applications.
›› The current transducer is independent from the voltage level.

SDO MU - Merging unit

It sends and receives the optical signal to and from the sensor
controlling up to three SDO ICT current sensors. In addition to
that, it can interface with one conventional CT and up to four
conventional VTs. Thus, a single SDO MU device can acquire
and digitize a complete set of 3-phase current and voltage plus
neutrals.

The SDO MU performs all the necessary signal processing and

analogue to digital conversion. It samples the measured values
according to frequencies specified in IEC 61850-9-2LE and IEC ›› SDO MU Merging Unit
61869 standards.

›› Proven interoperability with major protection manufacturers

in the industry.
›› MTBF equivalent to that of digital protection relays.

SDO SAMU - Stand Alone Merging Unit

The SDO SAMU Stand Alone Merging Unit is intended for

connecting conventional current and voltage instrument
transformers to digital protection and control equipment in the
substation through the Process Bus, according to the IEC 61850-
9-2 LE protocol, providing full digital measurement (Sampled
Values) for metering and protection applications.

›› SDO SAMU

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More than 20,000 control
devices in operation
worldwide.

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 9. Protection, control and Automation
engineering services
As a system integrator and multi-vendor solution developer, we
offer specialized engineering services related with substation
protection and automation systems. Both acting as a local
partner’s supporter or as a turnkey system provider, our
services portfolio includes:
›› Turnkey protection, control and automation solutions for
new and retrofit substation.

›› Commissioning, testing and start-up related services.

›› Protection and control panel manufacturing.
›› Selectivity studies, different vendor protection relays setting
up and testing.

›› Analysis of existing systems and definition of retrofit

strategies.

›› Ethernet and Serial secure communication networks (LAN/

WAN).

›› Commissioning, testing and star-up related services.

›› Training courses.

Key Project

USA Mexico Brazil Spain New Zealand

RGE: ST-136 CFE - S.E. Lomas Verdes ELECTROSUL: SE Nova REE: Romulo project TRANSPOWER - SDO
Turn key SAS for a Turn key IEC-61850 Santa Rita 525 kV 2 substations Turn key OCT
retrofit project under SAS for 230kV/23kV Turn key SAS including SAS (400kV and 220kV) Differential protection
IEC-61850. Existing substation protection, control, and HVAC/HVDC inverter scheme for underground
devices integration. automation and station automation cable fault detection in
Communications with communications with 3 for the submarine a mixed transmission
control center under control centers. interconnection between line (Overhead/
DNP/IP. the Spanish Peninsula Underground).
PETROBRAS: SE RPBC and the Balearic Islands.
Turn key SAS under IEC-
61850 with more than
350 IEDs, the biggest
IEC-61850 integration in
the world according to
the devices quantity.

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Our solid engineering and
integration knowledge
guarantees successful
and timely execution of
protection and automation
projects.

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